Distance From Ayers Rock Connellan Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, AYQ - SYD Distance

The distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 1353 miles or 2178 kilometers or 1175 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Yulara ( Australia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yulara and Sydney takes around 3 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport, Yulara, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 3 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AYQ - SYD

Kilometers		2178 km
Statute Miles		1353 miles
Nautical Miles		1175 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 6 minutes

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - AYQ to SYD Flight Path

Location of Ayers Rock Connellan Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yulara to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yulara, Australia and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Yulara, Australia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AYQ - SYD

Time difference between Yulara (Australia) and Sydney (Australia) is 1 Hours 15 Minutes.
Sydney time is 1 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Yulara.

Location	Local Time
Yulara (Australia)	2026-04-30, 00:34:58 +0845
Sydney (Australia)	2026-04-30, 01:49:58 AEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ / YAYE) Yulara, Australia

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia